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Collectormania in Gatton

The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre was buzzing with nostalgia and curiosity this weekend as the annual Collector Mania antiques and collectibles fair brought together...

Creepy Crawly cars to take centre stage at Laidley Pioneer Day

The Laidley Pioneer Village and the Veteran Car Club of Australia Queensland will host a Heritage Day spectacle on 31 August with a display...

Dedication key for students Ekka success

Three students from Toogoolawah State High School have demonstrated that dedication outside the classroom can result in success at the state level, achieving a...

Young scientists gear up for lab adventure

Garden expo blooms

Lockyer council weekly highlights

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Sport

Vouchers continue to support local families

Rising costs of living are putting pressure on family budgets, but for many rural Queensland households, state government sports vouchers are making the difference...

Ladies Day in Laidley

The Gatton Black Pigs Rugby Union Football Club put women front and centre at their annual Ladies Day on Saturday, recognising the vital role...

Charged for annual Leyburn sprints

The tracks at Leyburn will be transformed into a horse-powered-charged mini-city with up to 18,000 visitors and more than 250 racing cars expected for...

Festival ignites cycling enthusiasts

Bike enthusiasts were up bright and early on Saturday, 2 August, as the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling returned, offering riders an...

Peace Runners unite in Lockyer Valley

Participants of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run carried their Peace Torch proudly as they made their way through the Lockyer Valley on 27...

Classic benefits clubs

Thanks to record-breaking registration numbers and the community’s generosity, $2240 in proceeds from the 22nd annual Somerset Rail Trail Classic will be donated to...

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Rural

NFF and Samoa reaffirm PALM scheme commitment

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the Independent State of Samoa have reaffirmed the importance of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and...

Beef producers holding firm despite market pressures

Australian beef producers are showing resilience and strategic patience in the face of market and seasonal challenges, according to the latest Beef Producer Intentions...

farmers pushed to register unwanted ag chemical

To protect our region’s unique environment, Lockyer Valley Regional Council is once again encouraging farmers to register with ChemClear and dispose of their dangerous...

Basking in show success

The Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre achieved a remarkable feat at this year’s Gatton Show, winning a total of 22 prizes in both individual...

Sheep Showcase at the show

About 80 stud sheep will be on display and competing at the Gatton Show across Friday and Saturday. There will be many breeds at the...

Queensland Dairy Show excitement

The Queensland Dairy Show promises to be an exciting spectacle, showcasing 187 head of dairy cattle and an impressive 332 entries, all set to...

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Collectormania in Gatton

The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre was buzzing with nostalgia and curiosity this weekend as the annual Collector Mania antiques and collectibles fair brought together...

Creepy Crawly cars to take centre stage at Laidley Pioneer Day

The Laidley Pioneer Village and the Veteran Car Club of Australia Queensland will host a Heritage Day spectacle on 31 August with a display...

Dedication key for students Ekka success

Three students from Toogoolawah State High School have demonstrated that dedication outside the classroom can result in success at the state level, achieving a...

Young scientists gear up for lab adventure

Faith Lutheran College Plainland welcomed some of the brightest scientific talents from across the Lockyer Valley for its Year 5 Science Challenge on 13...

Garden expo blooms

The Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo is set to bloom again this year, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town. Hosted by the Marburg...

Lockyer council weekly highlights

LAIDLEY POOL WORKS The Dal Ryan Memorial Pool in Laidley will open its doors a little later this year, as Lockyer Council continues flood...

Maurice designs NAIDOC Week jersey

Maurice Woodley is a Yinwum Anathangayth man with traditional lands in central and western Cape York and was chosen to design the NAIDOC Week...

Dearden clan celebrate Origin honour

Members of the Dearden family arrived back in Gatton elated after Maroon Tom Dearden picked up the Wally Lewis Medal in a remarkable State...

Cycling festival unites riders in Esk

Esk’s Gravel and Flannel once again brought together cycling enthusiasts to the Somerset region in early July, providing riders with a great weekend of...

Conquering the entire rail trail

Bicycle Queensland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association embarked on an adventurous three-day journey to conquer the entire 161km Brisbane Valley Rail...

Get pumped for the Somerset Rail Trail Classic

On Sunday morning, 13 July, a swarm of runners and riders will hit the pavement on Australia’s longest rail trail for the 22nd annual...

Powerfest at Lake Dyer

On Saturday, the Gold Coast Power Boats Sports Club hosted round two of the Battery World National Drivers Championship at Lake Dyer, known locally...

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